O (USPS156-140) Vol. 133, Number 7 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
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Thursday, February 12, 2015
Acres of Help Banquet
41ST ANNUAL OYSTER SUPPER
The DeWitt-St. Charles American Legion is hosting their annual Oyster Supper on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Camp Doughboy. Tickets are $25. Contact any Legionnaire or Johnny Purdy at 830-7618 or Perry Simpson at 509-3262.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 100TH ANNIVERSARY
First Christian Church of DeWitt will celebrate their 100th Anniversary on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Fellowship begins at 9:00 a.m. and Worship Service begins at 10:15 a.m.
HEALTHY HEART IN ARKANSAS COUNTY
The HEALTHY HEART IN ARKANSAS COUNTY program will be held in DeWitt at PCCUA’S Community Room Monday, February 23rd from 12:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Speaker: Liz Mercer, R.N. with the Arkansas Department of Health. Register before February 20 by calling Nia Rieves at 870946-3506 ext 1614. (seating is limited) Finger foods and drinks will be provided.
BLACK HERITAGE PROGRAM
St. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 156 St. Olive Loop, near DeWitt will host a Black Heritage Program Sunday, February 15 beginning at 2:30pm. The theme: “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”. Guest speaker is Rev. Willis Walker of First Baptist Church, Highland Park, Little Rock. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
By Shelly Faulkner The third annual Acres Of Help Fundraiser Banquet was held Saturday, February 7th at the DeWitt High School Cafeteria. Acres of Help was started in 2012 by Thayn Morton when he noticed a long line in front of The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry and realized there was a need for food in our area. Thayn along with many farmers and businessmen formed Acres of Help and through this organization it has benefited several charities including The Christian Charitable Clinic, Men’s Ministerial Alliance, CASA, Dana’s House, Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, Food Pantry in Gillett, and
the Backpack Programs for Gillett and DeWitt school children. The group’s slogan is “Making a Difference Everyday”. As one seed multiples to yield many, the dollars donated from one acre are multiplied through the funding of existing charities and the group is able to yield exponential help and truly make a difference on a daily basis. Local farmrelated businesses donate items for the auction, which includes crop dusting, seed, farm chemicals, and other farmrelated products and services. Door prizes from local businesses included everything from candles to ice chests
to jewelry. The banquet featured a delicious steak dinner prepared by Stanley Lovett. Area farmers are being asked to consider donating the equivalent of one acre of income to Acres of Help. All donations are tax deductible. Funds can be mailed to Acres of Help, Inc., P.O. Box 696 DeWitt, AR 72042. Organizations needing assistance can obtain a copy of the Acres of Help requisition Form by contacting Brad Chambless by e-mail at bchambless@mebanking.com or P.O. Box 632, DeWitt, AR 72042.